In almost all homes, the woman is always in charge of all house-related activities, including the design and arrangement of the house. Men have always had to go along with the decisions of women, who most times, design the house according to their taste, leaving the man with no choice but to live in a woman’s world. However, in recent times, men have found a way to create a feeling of their world for themselves right there at home by creating what is commonly known as a man cave or man space, and less popularly, a manland.
A man cave gives men a chance to express their creativity in their personal space, bringing in things that interest them, and doing as they like without fear of upsetting their female household members.
In the course of this article, we shall be looking at a step guide on how to make your room look like a man cave, and some recommended items needed in the process. But before you begin, there are several themes you can design your space around regardless of the steps. If you are a sports person, you can make your design around sport-related pictures, the same goes if you are a music or gaming person.
How do I make my room look like a man cave – Step by step guide
To get the best masculine feeling in your man cave, you must be strategic in your arrangement and design. Follow the steps below to begin.
Step 1
The first step in turning your room into a man cave is to choose the paint color. Colors play an important role in determining purpose, feel, and function. Colors are so powerful that they have meaning, so using the right color matters.
Paint the walls of your room with colors like green, light shade blue, or brown, as these colors give a certain feel of masculinity. Furthermore, avoid dark colors because they make the room space appear dark and smaller than it looks. Dark colors can be used for accents, like some of the wooden trim, borders, and other decorative materials. Be sure to instruct your painter to follow this color guide.
Items needed for painting include Paint, paintbrushes, tray, and rollers, drop cloths, sandpapers, painters’ tape, and putty knife.
Recommended item: Wall decor canvas art
Wall decor canvas art is a highly recommended addition after painting your room, because, apart from complementing the colors, it solidifies the manly feel and appearance of the room. Made with some of the best wooden material, and a quality canvas, this is an item you’ll surely enjoy adding to your man cave.
Step 2
Next up is to begin solidifying the room space with furniture. Make use of one large furniture piece, for example, a sofa that can anchor the room’s space, while also providing a good focal point. Also, add about two, or three small pieces and a bookcase or shelf, and a small table like an end table, or any other type of small table that can be suitable for snacks and drinks.
Do not use larger pieces of furniture in clustering the room, it will make the room’s space seem smaller than it is. Instead, make use of common multipurpose furniture to reduce unnecessary items like those coffee tables with storage compartments or space.
Furniture items needed: single sofa, small pieces furniture, shelf, bookcase.
Recommended item: CatNapper Cosmo Bonded Leather Chair
The CatNapper Bonded Leather chair is a highly recommended item for your furniture man cave need. This brand makes some nice furniture, and using this item in decorating your man cave is a really smart move. The CatNapper chair is made of durable leather material and detailed stitching for even greater durability. The black color gives your man cave some sort of manly feel which is sure to please you, not forgetting that this chair can go round a full 360-degree, giving you a perfectly comfortable feel whenever you decide to watch the TV.
Step 3
After sorting out the main furniture issue in step 2, next, instead of using a common television stand or a credenza, make use of a wall-mounted bracket in hanging your TV. When setting up the TV stand, make use of a mini shelf under the TV to keep any household component like a video game console or cable box, and other similar items. Also, other extra electronic accessories such as headsets, remote controls, and game controls should be stored in a small cabinet to reduce any items clustering around. This arrangement gives you a coordinated man cave feel and a sense of fulfillment.
Items needed: small cabinet, screw, screw nut, TV stand.
Recommended item: Universal TV stand
The universal TV stand is a unique one that gives an amazing feel to your man cave room. It gives your TV set a perfect anchor position with its adjustable height mount stand, and a tempered glass base, while subtly blending with your room’s theme color.
Step 4
As stated earlier, depending on your interest, hang collectibles that are of interest to you on the wall rather than using the old fashioned style of storing them on cabinets. This would free up a lot of space for you, and also show off your collection taste which would give your room a better decor theme. Also, you should avoid loading up your shelf, because first off, they are small, and secondly, it makes that space area feel cluttered and stuffed which can affect the whole idea of a man cave room.
Items needed: Trophies, awards, photos of interest, wallpapers, maps.
Recommended item: BAYKA floating shelf
This item helps give your wall a better-coordinated view. The Bayka floating shelf gives you a versatile space to arrange and show off your fancy items without having to make them look clustered. What’s more interesting about this item is that you don’t need more than a bike screw to fix them to the wall. Bayka floating shelf is made with solid Paulownia wood and an industrial matte metal bracket which allows the shelf to blend perfectly into your room without seeking odd or out of place. Aesthetically, this shelf is a perfect fit for your walls as it can also accommodate your trophies, awards, and more with its two unique triangular designs.
Step 5
Lighting is a very important step in creating a man cave. Ensure you add enough lighting supply to the room, and this might include using a floor lamp in any corner of the room or using transparent curtains during the day to allow sunlight in. An adequate supply of light to your room means it will be lighter, seem larger, and of course, airier. A man cave room needs all the light supply it can get and that is why this is perhaps the most important step thus far, as it requires adequate planning and consultation to achieve a perfect mix.
Items needed for lighting: lamps, light stands, lightbulbs, a transparent curtain.
Recommended item: KingSo industrial metal pendant light
Your center table should have a sort of light that would drop down from a focal point on the room, and a good item for this is the KingSo pendant industrial metal light. Just like a pendant, this type of light is exactly what the name implies – a light that hangs from the ceiling like a pendant necklace. This pendant light gives your man cave room an aesthetically-pleasing appearance. Installing a pendant light is quite easy, take out the light bulb and replace it with the attachment of your pendant light. Although there is a little wiring to do, you do not need a professional skill set to get it done.
Step 6
Your man cave room should be in place by now and looking pretty amazing, and lastly, a finishing touch would be to add a mirror to the room. You can hang a decorative bar-like mirror close to your mini table and a light source, or you can select a mirror coffee table to reflect more light which would make your space seem larger. Position the mirror opposite your window so that it can reflect light into the room back.
Items needed: Wall hook or hanger, screw.
Recommended item: New York Knicks Framed Mirror
Almost all men like sports, and getting a team-inspired framed mirror such as the NBA New York Knicks framed mirror would be a perfect addition in concluding your man cave room design. The mirror fits perfectly on the wall, and what’s more interesting? It’s licensed by the sports team!
Conclusion
While it is almost impossible to decide how your home should be designed and decorated with a woman present, turning your room into a man cave is in no doubt, an easy task. Also, it is not only your room that you can turn into a man cave, other places like a garage can be turned into one using our step by step guide.
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